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Northwestern Pennsylvania GCS

Chapter web site: http://www.nwpgcsa.com

Membership dues:

  • Class A -- $55
  • Superintendent Member -- $55
  • Class C -- $55
  • Commercial--$500 Gold Patron, $300 Silver Patron, $205 Bronze Patron
  • Associate -- $55
  • Retired -- $30, Retired Class A with 15 years or more experience - no charge
  • Honorary -- no charge
  • Educator -- no charge
  • Lifetime member--no charge

Membership dues deadline: February 28

Membership application and approval process: Membership applicants must submit written application showing evidence to the executive committee that theirqualifications comply within classification guidelines of the association. Must have endorsement of two Class A members in good standing and be actively employed. Members elected by two-thirds vote of the executive committee.

Newsletter: Front Nine news, published quarterly; also publish monthly flyers

Annual meeting held: Business meeting in March and October

Election of new officers: October

Meetings held: Second Thursday of every month March through October

Activities with chapter meetings: Dinner and golf outing with monthly meeting

Employment referral service: Post open positions in classified area of newsletter/flyers

Educational seminars hosted: Host a yearly pesticide seminar with qualifying education points*; educational speaker scheduled at every monthly meeting.

Trade shows hosted or co-sponsored: None

Scholarships offered: Provide scholarships to students preparing for career in golf course management. Association awards three $1000 scholarships per year. To be eligible, an applicant must be sponsored by current member of NWPGCSA, Inc.; be in at least second year of college of turf related school; submit scholarship application; have minimum two years golf course experience; letter of recommendation from personal reference; and submit golf superintendent's report. Selection made by committee of three Class A members, not serving on the board.

Research projects: Currently helping to fund Dr. Wakar Uddin's Anthrachose study.

Involvement with student chapters: None

* Affiliated chapter education programs are eligible for either education or service points through GCSAA. Affiliated chapters are encouraged to submit an application and receive pre-approval for their educational offerings.


Contact for membership information:
Ms. Julie Powell
Northwestern Pennsylvania GCS
PO Box 157
Forestville, PA 16035

(724)421-7588

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